Breeder’s School

Today I’ve been working on the topic “Infectious diseases during pregnancy in cats” — part of the Breeder’s School I’m building. The guide explains what kinds of problems can appear in kittens when the queen carries certain infections. And honestly, I suspect that the market is full of kittens born from sick or chronically inflamed mothers.

But I wouldn’t blame the breeders for this. The truth is — there’s no law requiring someone to study before becoming a breeder. In the U.S., you can start breeding cats without any education, license, or even a basic understanding of feline physiology or health risks.

That’s why many people believe breeding is just about buying cats, letting them mate, and assuming the queen will take care of the rest — birthing, feeding, raising. The breeder’s role, then, is just to feed them and make their space cozy.

But the only ones truly benefiting from this model are veterinary clinics.

When clients search for a kitten, they often ask: “Do you do genetic testing?” But no one ever asks: “Did you study to become a breeder?” Or even: “Did you study at all?”

Let me tell you with full responsibility — even basic knowledge matters. At the very least, breeders should understand the root causes of health issues. That’s the only way to raise strong, healthy, resilient kittens who bring joy — not stress and medical bills — into people’s lives.

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